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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Killer in Disguise

Altitude Rescue

The first recorded instance of altitude sickness dates back to around 37-32 B.C. A Chinese official named Too Kin referenced the “Big Headache Mountain” while traveling over what is believed to have been the Karakoram Range in the Himalayas [1]. It is no secret that higher elevations have lower levels of oxygen available for the respiration required to sustain life. […]

Reed Philips | October 29, 2018
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Mammoth Mountain and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Both Closed for the Day Due to Safety Concerns Caused by Heavy Snow

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Mammoth Mountain and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows both closed all lifts this afternoon due to safety concerns caused by heavy snowfall, high winds, and lightning. Mammoth has received 5-feet of snow this last storm alone, and this afternoon advised the public that they were closing all lifts until tomorrow due to heavy snowfall, strong winds, and safety concerns. All lifts will […]

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SnowBrains | March 22, 2018
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